Politics in 2025 will be dominated by the question of whether things start feeling better, driving the political conversation and the fortunes of the government. Labour's landslide win in 2024 already feels like a distant memory as the new government faces challenges. The year 2025 brings a mix of a struggling economy, an impatient electorate, and a volatile world. The inauguration of Donald Trump and his unpredictable nature adds to the already unpredictable international backdrop, with implications for trade, climate change policy, war, and peace. The prime minister will focus on the global stage while arguing for its impact on the UK.